Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023) vs OnePlus Nord 5

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Key Specifications

Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Display	6.4", AMOLED, 120 Hz	6.83", AMOLED, 144 Hz
Camera	12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP	50MP+8MP/50MP
Battery	4500 mAh	6800 mAh
RAM	8 GB	8 GB
Storage	128 GB	256 GB
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Display	6.4", AMOLED, 120 Hz	6.83", AMOLED, 144 Hz
Camera	12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP	50MP+8MP/50MP
Battery	4500 mAh	6800 mAh
RAM	8 GB	8 GB
Storage	128 GB	256 GB

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General

Colors	Graphite, Navy, Lavender	Dry Ice, Marble Sands, Phantom Gray
Launch	July 05, 2023	July 08, 2025
Availability	July 05, 2023	July 09, 2025
Launch Price	₹49,999	₹31,999
Colors	Graphite, Navy, Lavender	Dry Ice, Marble Sands, Phantom Gray
Launch	July 05, 2023	July 08, 2025
Availability	July 05, 2023	July 09, 2025
Launch Price	₹49,999	₹31,999

Display

Winner:OnePlus Nord 5

Type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	144 Hz
Features	HDR10+	HDR
Size	6.4 inches	6.83 inches
Resolution Width	1080 pixels	1272 pixels
Resolution Height	2340 pixels	2800 pixels
Resolution Ratio	19.5:9	19.8:9
Pixel Per Inch	403 ppi	450 ppi
Display Resolution	FHD+	1.5K
Peak Brightness	1200 nits	1800 nits
Type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	144 Hz
Features	HDR10+	HDR
Size	6.4 inches	6.83 inches
Resolution Width	1080 pixels	1272 pixels
Resolution Height	2340 pixels	2800 pixels
Resolution Ratio	19.5:9	19.8:9
Pixel Per Inch	403 ppi	450 ppi
Display Resolution	FHD+	1.5K
Peak Brightness	1200 nits	1800 nits

Body

Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)

Weight	177 grams	211 grams
Front	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 7i
Back	Plastic	Glass
Side	Aluminium Frame	Plastic Frame
Port	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0
IP rating	IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)	IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant)
Speaker	Stereo Speakers	Stereo Speakers
Weight	177 grams	211 grams
Front	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 7i
Back	Plastic	Glass
Side	Aluminium Frame	Plastic Frame
Port	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0
IP rating	IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)	IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant)
Speaker	Stereo Speakers	Stereo Speakers

Processor

Winner:OnePlus Nord 5

Chipset Brand	Qualcomm	Qualcomm
Chipset Name	Snapdragon 888	Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
CPU	Octa-core	Octa-core
GPU	Adreno 660	Adreno 735
Software Name	Android	Android
Software Skin	One UI	OxygenOS
OS Updates(Years)	4 year(s)	4 year(s)
Chipset Brand	Qualcomm	Qualcomm
Chipset Name	Snapdragon 888	Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
CPU	Octa-core	Octa-core
GPU	Adreno 660	Adreno 735
Software Name	Android	Android
Software Skin	One UI	OxygenOS
OS Updates(Years)	4 year(s)	4 year(s)

Main Camera

Winner:OnePlus Nord 5

Camera Resolution	12 MP	50 MP
Camera Type	Wide-angle	Wide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution	8 MP	8 MP
Camera 2 Type	Telephoto	Ultra-wide
Camera 3 Resolution	12 MP
Camera 3 Type	Ultra-wide
Features	Auto HDR, LED Flash, Panorama	HDR, LED Fash, Panorama
Stabilization	Hybrid Stabilization	Hybrid Stabilization
Video	gyro-EIS, HDR10+	gyro-EIS, OIS
Camera Resolution	12 MP	50 MP
Camera Type	Wide-angle	Wide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution	8 MP	8 MP
Camera 2 Type	Telephoto	Ultra-wide
Camera 3 Resolution	12 MP
Camera 3 Type	Ultra-wide
Features	Auto HDR, LED Flash, Panorama	HDR, LED Fash, Panorama
Stabilization	Hybrid Stabilization	Hybrid Stabilization
Video	gyro-EIS, HDR10+	gyro-EIS, OIS

Selfie Camera

Winner:OnePlus Nord 5

Front Camera Resolution	32 MP	50 MP
Front Camera Type	Wide-angle	Wide
Features	HDR	Face Unlock, Panorama, Portrait
Video	1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS	1080p@30/60fps
Front Camera Resolution	32 MP	50 MP
Front Camera Type	Wide-angle	Wide
Features	HDR	Face Unlock, Panorama, Portrait
Video	1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS	1080p@30/60fps

Battery

Winner:OnePlus Nord 5

Capacity	4500 mAh	6800 mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Ion	Lithium Polymer
Wireless Charging	true
Charging Speed	25 W	80 W
Capacity	4500 mAh	6800 mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Ion	Lithium Polymer
Wireless Charging	true
Charging Speed	25 W	80 W

Memory

Winner:Tie

Storage	128 GB	256 GB
Storage type	UFS 3.1	UFS 3.1
RAM	8 GB	8 GB
RAM type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5X
Storage	128 GB	256 GB
Storage type	UFS 3.1	UFS 3.1
RAM	8 GB	8 GB
RAM type	LPDDR5	LPDDR5X

Network

Sim Slot	Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE	GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G
Sim Slot	Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE	GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G

Connectivity

Winner:OnePlus Nord 5

WLAN	Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth	5.3	5.4
Positioning	BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS	BDS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Navic, QZSS
NFC	Yes	Yes
Radio	-	-
WLAN	Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth	5.3	5.4
Positioning	BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS	BDS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Navic, QZSS
NFC	Yes	Yes
Radio	-	-

Features

Fingerprint Scanner	Optical (under display)	Optical (under display)
Sensors	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Pay, X-Axis Linear Motor	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor
AI Features		AI Eraser, AI Translation, AI Unblur, AI Writer
Fingerprint Scanner	Optical (under display)	Optical (under display)
Sensors	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Pay, X-Axis Linear Motor	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor
AI Features		AI Eraser, AI Translation, AI Unblur, AI Writer

Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023) vs OnePlus Nord 5

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